Thursday, June 12, 2025

Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT): Piper PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer, N4NW, accident occurred on August 29, 2025, near Aleknagik, Alaska

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N4NW

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/195025/pdf

  • Location: Aleknagik, Alaska
  • Accident Number: ANC24LA083
  • Date & Time: August 29, 2024, 19:00 Loca
  •  Registration: N4NW
  • Aircraft: Piper PA22
  • Aircraft Damage: Substantial
  • Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
  • Injuries: 3 None
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

According to the pilot, while conducting a low altitude pass over an off-airport site with a 5 to 7 mph tailwind in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, the landing gear contacted a patch of alder brush. The airplane subsequently came to rest in an area of tall brush, both wings, lift struts and empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.


- Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.

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